07/07/2009 02:26
Long time no see...
It's been over a month since I posted anything on my blog. Well, part of the reason is because I haven't been to the clinic for my weight ins and don't know how much I weight at the moment.
I'm happy my sister-in-law is in on the same boat I am, and we both cook dinner now. We are both learning from each other about different ways we can cook and new ingredients we can try. It is because of her I eat now brussels sprouts. I still don't like the taste...
I'm planning on moving next month from Sacramento to the Bay Area, and this change is making me a little bit stressful and more hungry too. Good thing I still keep active otherwise instead of losing I'll be gaining weight. Even if I did not lose too much this month, as long as I don't gain weight I'll be content with the results. This Friday for sure I'll be going to get myself weight in, and work really hard the following week.
Here are some words from the song "Spirit Never Dies" from Masterplan that always motivates me to keep going. I keep it in my workout tunes and gives me a boost! =p
"I'll never give up - never give in
wont' stop believing 'cause I'm gonna win
Sing with my soul before I get be old
Cause there may be no tomorrow
There is no limit to what can be done
Climbing the mountain with power so strong
Dusty roads on the way - leaving the past behind me"
Well, 'till Friday all!
06/06/2009 06:37
200's?? Not anymore!!!
Weeee... I'm so happy I'm finally out of the 200's. I feel accomplished. I don't know how to celebrate it...What should I do?? Well, tomorrow I'm going to jog with my sister which makes me very happy since I hate jogging alone. I try to go to the gym three times a week, which is making me feel good. I do 30 min cardio, followed by 15 min rowing, 10 min of whatever else I feel like using and then 30 min weights. I like that a lot. I'm trying to work out my arms a little bit more since they are very flabby. 
My body is changing so much sometimes is a little alarming... hehe, but I know it's for the better! I love what I eat now! I'm feeling blissful and though sometimes sore, it's the very good kind of sore.
Weeee... I still don't know how to celebrate this accomplishment... but next Sunday I'm going to a Giants game and I'm excited about that! Aahh, I love summer!!!
Good luck to everyone who reads my blog and hang in there!!! It's worth it! Trust me! I'll send some of this energy I'm feeling your way!! hehehe...
My next photo update will be once I reach 180... =D
Ja Matta Ne Minna-san!!
05/18/2009 21:05
I hate Mondays!
Another Monday and so much to do. Some people does take the weekend literally to do nothing!!! I'm just venting here... ARGH!
House chores do keep me busy but not to the point where I get a nosebleed. I got worried because I was stressing a lot. Seeing a mountain of dishes, mess everywhere and 2 toddlers asking my attention stressed me out to the point where I got a nosebleed. That was scary.... I just need to relax, and I'm so awaiting this coming weekend to get away for 3 days!
Anyways... I'll get a WI tomorrow and I've been jogging so, I wanna see results! I thought I have my salt-intake controlled, but lately I've been craving salty things.
Well, I still have to go do a lot more... I'm going to pass out of exhaustion... lol... but as long as I'm burning some calories I'll take it ^_^
'Till then!
Alma
05/10/2009 19:45
Happy Mamacita Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all that apply!! 
I'm not a mother, but someone called me a 'mamacita' today.... hehe...
Anyways... I started going to the gym on Friday! Yay!!!
My sister asked me to join her at the gym where she works at 3 times a week. I'm so happy about that... Since I started losing weight, I haven't been to the gym once. Everything I've done so far are my biggest loser DVD's, going out for walks, jogs, bike rides and whatever keeps me active. Hopefully with going to the gym better results come from it, but we'll see...
I can't believe I'm almost leaving the 200's!!!! I think I was in high school when I weight below that... I'm having mixed emotions T_T
I don't know how to feel anymore... people compliment me and I don't know how to respond... I say thank you and smile, but I don't want it to look like a big thing. I'm scared that this is all I can go, and I also wonder how much more I can lose, but then I've never know myself smaller then a size 12 and that was when I was 12 years old!! I don't think I've ever been thin in my life.... (SIGH!)
Well, here is a photo of me currently at 201 lbs.
'Till next time!!
04/29/2009 20:51
New Book
I love going to the library and what better way to go then walking. Even though is a 30 minute walk (one way), I fit it into my schedule at least once a week. Yesterday while browsing through the new books section I came across this book called
'the gym survival guide: your road map to fearless fitness'. It's a great book if you are interested in joining a gym for the first time. I truly recommend it even if you are not interested. After reading it I so wanna join one, and I'm looking around my town for one that is convenient. Let's see how that goes. This book motivated me even more to be fit.
Here are some quotes from the book:
"Physical fitness is the basis for all other forms of excellence" - John F. Kennedy
"Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise, and the weather shall be little regarded. If the body is feeble, the mind will not be strong." - Thomas Jefferson
Well, that's my thought of the day.
'till next time!
04/24/2009 21:49
no update
Oh man!! I'm not going to be able to weight myself this weekend either!! Argh!! So much going on, but I had a good week. Went to the park everyday to run and kept active which is more important to me. I have no idea how much I lost this past 2 weeks, and I don't trust any other weight machines besides the one at the clinic.
Hopefully I go buy some new clothes this weekend, I'm running out of clothes... hehehe
I'm dissapointed but what can I do...
Next weekend for sure!!
Ja ne!
04/17/2009 16:32
April 17
Well, today I turn 29 years old. I feel good about myself. Last year I wanted to loose weight for my 28th birthday, but it never happened. I had planned going to the gym and lose a few pounds before going to Vegas on my birthday. I wish I knew then what I know know. I bet I'm not the only one that wishes that. But it's better to start late then never. I'm not having a weight in today, so I am not going to know how much I really weight. I'll have to wait 'till next week to find out if I reach around the 200's. Since I've been very active lately I'm finding it it's easier to go to bed early too. I'm tired by the time the clock reaches 9pm and I'm ready to hit the sack. The only thing that I'm regretting is my addiction to spicy and salty dried fruits. I doubt there is too much salt on them, but I believe it's not really all that good for me. I'll pass on the sweets anytime, but spicy.... its getting really tough. I need to add more veggies on my diet too, but I'm not doing that bad.
I won't let a day pass where I have to do some sort of activity, even if it is just walking. I feel there is a need for me to DO something, and the urge keeps growing... GRRRR
Well, this weekend is party weekend.
I'll do my very best to stay true to myself, and don't mess up what I work so hard to accomplish.
I know I can do it!
'till then...
03/26/2009 16:56
Getting to Know Each Other..
1) What ritual do you have to de-stress?
2) First thing you do when you get up for the day?
Hmmm, bathroom -_-
3) Last thing you do before going to bed?
Hmmm, bathroom again... XD
4) Are you a Cat or Dog person?
I like both, but I don't like having them as pets.
5) Favourite television show?
House, Biggest Loser, Lie to Me, Heroes, Mañana es para Siempre (Mexican telenovela)
6) Favourite movie?
I wouldn't call it favorite, but its the only one I watch everyday lately. And that is Madagascar. My niece never seem to get enough of it.
But I really love all of Miyazaki's films.
7) Favourite form of exercise?
Walking and bike riding, lately I've doing weights and that seems fun to me.
8) Favourite weekend activity?
Hmm, garage shopping, going to the mall and hanging out with my sisters.
9) Favourite healthy meal?
Egg omelet with spinach, mushroom and bell peppers on slice of toast.
10) Favourite junk food?
Spicy dry mango
11) I am most proud of...?
Finally finding something that works for me in loosing pounds. Starting to eat healthy.
12) I am least proud of...?
Adding salt to my cucumbers with chili and lime. I can't help it!!!
13) I chose to start a blog on EP because...?
I can look back on this journey and also to look forward on the things I can accomplish in the future.
14) Three blogs on EP that I read on regular basis are...?
The ones on my friends list and also randomly.
15) If, at the snap of my fingers, you could change one thing about myself, it would be...?
The drive to just get up and go, and not think about it so much then I end up doing nothing at the end...
